Cookbook:Sese Plaintains (Cameroonian Plantain Stew)

Sese plantains is a delicious and popular meal eaten in Cameroon. It is very easy to prepare.

Ingredients

 * 3 pounds goat meat or beef
 * 2 medium-size onions, chopped
 * 5 pounds unripe plantains
 * ½ cup ground crayfish
 * 1 cup red palm oil
 * 2 tablespoons chicken-flavour bouillon cube or powder
 * 1 tablespoon powdered cayenne pepper (optional)
 * 1 bunch of fresh kale leaves, chopped
 * Salt to taste
 * Pepper to taste

Procedure

 * 1) Cut the ends off the plantains. Make a shallow slit through the length of the peel, and remove it.
 * 2) Slice the plantains into thick rounds.
 * 3) Boil the meat in a saucepan with salt, cayenne pepper, half the onions, and bouillon cubes until tender.
 * 4) Add the plantain, crayfish, red oil, and remaining onions. Simmer for about 15–20 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in the kale, and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
 * 6) Remove from the heat and serve warm.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If you want to speed the cooking process, you can use a pressure cooker.